Hello,
I'm applying to Biochemistry/molecular biology Ph.D. programs and I wanted to know if my recent GRE scores (160Q, 155V, waiting for AW) no longer qualify me for my original list of school's I'm applying to. I have other strong points on my application such as 3.92 cGPA (3.98 biology), 2.5 years of research in undergrad, currently doing research at NIH, an article publication in a journal, and several abstracts published. I have a long list of experience with different techniques, giving presentations, leadership, good LOR, decent personal statement, etc. I cannot retake the GRE's because it is too late in the application season.
I was applying to Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkley, University of Washington, Washington University in St. Louis, and University of Wisconsin-Madison, and I know my score doesn't fall in the average scores at these school. So now I'm thinking I should save money and forget about applying to the big names . Or should I still give it a shot considering the other aspects of my application? (I have very low confidence)
Does anyone have some insight on how important GRE's are for Ph.D. program in the science fields?
